PROGRESS REPORT FOR DECEMBER 1950

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP84-00499R000800030034-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 14, 2002
• Sequence Number: 34
• Publication Date: January 2, 1951
• Content Type: LETTER

2 January 1951
SUBJECT: Progress Report for December 1950
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Construction on iIhas been held to a minimum due to
adverse weather conditions. Surveying has been completed and everything
laid out according to plans at both. sites. The contractor has completed
pouring the base for the micro wave tower at the transmitting site and
intends to be.-in erection of the micro wave tower as soon as weather per-
mits. However, due to some misunderstanding, the contractor has tempo--
rari.ly given priority to the 0 Project being constructed on the same
site and as yet, is under the impression that their work comes first,
This condition is to be corrected in the near future and he will resume
the pouring of bases for antennas for the OProject.
At the receiving site, the antennas are all layed out and
ready for the contractor to begin work but nothing has been done on get-
ting the bases in. In the meantime, painters are at work on the permanent
hanger which we may now occupy at any time.
2. OPERATIONS
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inning December 1, 1950, began monitoring according 25X1A
to the II Plan. A ten hour daily watch is in operation seven days
a week between 0600z and 1600z, Logs covering this phase of operation
are being submitted at the same time as this report.
In conjunction with the aforementioned operation, transmitters
have also been made available for use. At present the transmitters are
fed to either one of two available long wire antennas, constructed for
temporary operation until such time as the permanent antennas are ready
for use. In addition to the transmitting antennae, a rhombic was also
erected to facilitate better reception,,
An o side telephone was also installed together with a TTY
line To date, many troubles have presented themselves in the
TTY line, such as fallen wires, adapting our equipment to work over
eliminated lines, etc. With one exception, these difficulties have been
and the circuit should be available for use within the week.
A.rrangcments have been made so that when this circuit is completed and
working properly, a machine will be kept on the line at at all 25X1A
times. It has been further arranged to make a daily chec a 0930z to
.insure its proper functioning.
3. SUPPLY
The supply situation through has been improved 25X1 A
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verr .., h in recent weeks. Supplies available through 25X1 A
sue-,t~ly.ing base, are limited mainly to ordnance, quartermaster,
and some not including electronic materials. In order to
obtain this type of supplies, it is necessary to submit the requisi-
tion at I knd have them obtain it from other bases. Fur-
thermore, they have no Signal Corps or Electronic Supply lists avail-
able at the Base, which would indicate a good supply level be main-
tained at this base at all times and that insofar as possible, such
electronic supplies should be forthcoming from the Home Office. These
supplies are.available for our use in limited quantities at II~ 25X1A
but since the accountability is held at I I considerable 25X1A
paper work and delay is encountered, which would further indicate that
a means of supply from the Home Office would be advantageous.
In this connection, it should be pointed out, that a means
of obtaining crystals has been arranged through I A
they accept our orders, include our. requests with regular
frequencies, and nave them made up through a local commerci
company.
A temporary arrangement has also been put into effect to
keep a supply of Diesel, fuel and gasoline on hand at all times. The
present arrangement consists of having deliver 10 drums 25X1A
of diesel fuel and two of gasoline, which is more , an enough for a
a week's operation at the present rate of consumption, Once weekly
after this original supply has been obtained, the amount used is re-
placed. At such time as the trucks are moved into the open and split
between the two locations, this arrangement will be unsatisfactory, so
we are trying at present to obtain from a tank truck 25X1A
which could be filled approximately once a week and driven on to the
field to refuel generators.
Maintainence of the vehicles has also been satisfactorily
arranged through a local garage which is completely equipped to handle
our vehicles and fulfill other requests it may be necessary to make,
such as machine work, wood work, etc. They have a complete machine
shop, planing mill, and are equipped to do welding or handle anything
up to and including a complete overhaul. The chief mechanic is also
familiar with Diesel motors and all types of army vehicles we are using.
In connection with these supplies, the Budget and Fiscal Sec-
tion of is going to furnish a complete
record, once monthly, of all items obtained through them, through reg-
ular supply channels, outside purchases, or through the local garage.
This will enable us to maintain a complete accounting of all items ob-
tained through them.
t. PERSONNEL
Morale at this post, at the time of this writing; is very low
and the men are becoming very indifferent toward their work, a situation
which isbecoming more critical in view of the fact that an ever increas-
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towards the outfit is traced to one source, the lack of a suitable
allowance. The men are fully aware of the fact that it takes time
to arrange such matters but with one quarter of their time passed
and nothing arranged as yet, the feeling of discontentment is rising.
In view of the fact that everyone here were told they would be put
on Dallorrance until such time as an allowance was delcared for
the area in which we are working, it also adds to the unrest. Further-
more, the men have less savings, and in some cases going so far as to
dwindle the bank account, and still living under conditions far below
the :American standardato which they are accustomed to live. Added to
this is the fact that the only suitable housing obtainable was many
miles from the Base and since public transportation is not available,
it became necessary for the men to invest in cars in order to get to
work. If this situation could be remedied, the morale situation
would be entirely reversed.
It should also be noted that, to date, 25X1 A
has received no official record of the Personnel 201 files
and, therefore, in-grade raises and leave records are not up to date.
Respectfully submitted,
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la 0 progress report has incorporated most of the
2. The preparation of the detailed drawings is actually
progressing and the urgent request from for the
decision on the structure of the building was passed to Head-
quarters.
3. One member of the crew has been assigned to doing
survey for placement of the antenna mast bases.
.4. The extremely had weather (snow, sleet, rain, cold) has
prevented the contractor from progressing as rapidly as hoped on
the antenna mast bases.
5. 0 has taken action on the side of I Ion the
conflicting priorities question to whichl refers*
6. It is hoped that 0 will be permitted to remain un-
til the fixed station is completed in order to avoid. waste motion
involved in getting a new man established and firmly accepted by
U:o and II officials with whom he must deal.
7. The change in the antenna fields necessitated revision of
the work order for bases. The revised cost figure is $L221.25 (an
increase of $1393.72 over the original figure of $283Oo53)-
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1 July throe 1i 30 September 19) ;0
A. Supplies 7.78
B. Fuels and Luba. 30.00
3. )T3.84
Month of October 1950
A. Fuels 237.65
B. Lute. Oil 26.80
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1 November tlirou h 30 September
A. Supplies
B. Fuels and Lubs.
2O 477.1- 26)+.15
52. 11,4
71.10
123.5 123.E
Cumulative Total ?I;_3l.33
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